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Puggy Soo
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Pet Tip
Limber tail in dogs – Pet tip 140
Limber Tail Syndrome (AKA cold tail, dead tail, broken wag) is quite common among some breeds of hunting dogs, such as Labradors, Golden Retrievers, Pointers, Setters, and Beagles. It is a condition in which the tail becomes limp and sometimes painful after exertion, particularly during inclement weather, swimming, or in an under-conditioned dog. It is a condition well-known to hunting dog owners and trainers, but not commonly seen by veterinarians. The syndrome is characterized by the swelling of the muscles at the base of the tail (the wagging muscles, which are also used heavily during swimming when the tail may serve as a rudder). These muscles are bound to the tail by a tight ring of connective tissue. As the muscles swell and expand, the connective tissue begins to serve as a tourniquet – cutting off normal blood flow.
When increased pressure within a confined space results in reduced blood flow, it is known as a ‘compartment syndrome’.
- Owner:
- Cheryl Fiske
- City:
- Kelowna
- Province, Country:
- BC, Canada
- Type/Breed:
- Pug
- Date of Birth:
- May 20, 2000
- Sex:
- Female
- Height:
- 12
- Weight:
- 20
- Coat Colour:
- fawn
- Eye Colour:
- brown
I'm a sweet little pug who loves sleeping in sunbeams and chasing the cat. (It's my job to make sure she doesn't scratch the furniture!) I am healthy and happy, but one year ago I was diagnosed with Addison's Disease. I have to take medication every day and go the vet every month for an injection. Since my diagnosis, I have become quite shy and I don't handle stress very well, but my mom takes good care of me and I have been stable since my first treatment. Because I almost died, I'm pretty spoiled and act like a big baby most of the time.
My most embarrassing moment was attacking a cardboard cut-out of a bear at the ferry terminal in Tswassan. I was just trying to protect my mom - and it was very realistic looking! My favourite passtimes are eating, sleeping and eating, but I also like to go for walks and chase German Shepards.
